Patan (Gujarat)

A stepwell, inscribed in the UNESCO World Heritage List, that was built in the 11th century.

The reservoir was built in 1084 by Solanki ruler Siddharaj Jaysinh on the erstwhile bank of the Sarasvati River. The lake had 1,008 Shiva shrines on its embankment. Spread over 17 acres, it has ruins of an 84-pillared Shiva temple and three-ringed sluice gates. Only 20% of the lake is excavated. It had a natural filtration system.

This temple of Kali, built by Siddharaj Jaysinh, is over 1,000 years old. Kali is a clan deity of the Solankis. She guards the town.

To learn about Patola sari and its heritage. Operated by Salvi weaver family.

Established in 2010, the museum has large number of marble and sandstone sculptures dating back to the ancient and medieval times.

The town is surrounded by fort walls and gates still largely intact. The old town situated in the fort has bustling bazaar. The havelis with wooden carved facades and brackets are located here. In the narrow pol streets, people are found making rope or bidi (traditional cigarette). Bagwada, Chhidiya, Mira, Aghara, Kothakooe, Phatipaal (Fatipal), Ghoonghdi, Kanasda (also known as Kalika), Khansarovar, Motishah, Bhathi, Lal are twelve medieval gates of the town. These gates are State Protected Monuments. Ganesh Bari is a small gate in the town. Some Patola and mashru weavers live here. Many old Jain temples are located here.